Small-scale fisheries are essential for food security and livelihoods but remain poorly defined and weakly integrated within regional fisheries management. The absence of unified definitions enables
Since the late 1970s, EU fishing access agreements have structured the Union’s fishing activities in the waters of developing coastal States. Over time, these agreements have
Small Island Developing States require targeted capacity-building, finance, and technology transfer to effectively engage in BBNJ implementation. The Agreement’s CB&TMT framework highlights international cooperation, equitable support,
This multi-regional webinar explores how we design and finance the institutional architecture necessary to deliver on Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer (CBTMT) package of the BBNJ agreement.
The BBNJ Agreement’s financial mechanism, including the Special Fund, is vital for supporting implementation, especially in developing countries and SIDS. However, key challenges remain, such as
The use of distributive equity principles in fisheries negotiations is increasing.
This study showed that using these principles might have unintended consequences. We suggest that
In this webinar Mrs. Tasha Nicole Cain showed Belize’s process of ratifying the BBNJ treaty, highlighting key steps and challenges. In addition, Ms. Elisiva Akauola
This paper explores the responsibilities and challenges of SIDS, particularly SIDS flag States, under the BBNJ Agreement and provides targeted recommendations in the lead-up to the
This paper examines varying approaches to SIDS recognition in international instruments and proposes pragmatic strategies for embedding SIDS considerations within the terms of reference, rules of
The International Seabed Authority is currently negotiating regulations that will determine the future of deep seabed mining in areas beyond national jurisdiction. While some states and